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Summer Garden Pasta

A vibrant and fresh pasta dish featuring seasonal vegetables and herbs, perfect for warm weather dining.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz Penne pasta or any pasta of choice
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Zucchini sliced
  • 1 cup Bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup Fresh spinach washed
Herbs and Seasoning
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil chopped
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Preparing the Vegetables
  1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the zucchini, bell pepper, and cherry tomatoes. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss to combine.
  2. Sprinkle in the dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and fresh basil. Mix well.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
Serving
  1. Serve the pasta warm in a large serving bowl. Drizzle with additional olive oil and garnish with more Parmesan if desired.

Notes

This dish is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.